F80 Emergency Protocols 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is classified as the HIGHEST level of protection against chemical hazards (Level A)?
- Splash-resistant suit with full-face respirator
- Fully encapsulating vapor-tight suit with SCBA (Correct answer)
- Turnout gear with air-purifying respirator
- Nitrile gloves and N95 mask
Correct answer: Fully encapsulating vapor-tight suit with SCBA
Level A PPE is a fully encapsulated, vapor-tight suit worn with a self-contained breathing apparatus, providing maximum skin and respiratory protection.
Question 2: When administering rescue breaths during adult CPR, each breath should be delivered over approximately how long?
- 0.5 seconds
- 1 second (Correct answer)
- 3 seconds
- 5 seconds
Correct answer: 1 second
Each rescue breath should be delivered over 1 second, just enough to see the chest rise, to avoid gastric inflation.
Question 3: A shelter-in-place order is issued for a chemical release. What is the MOST important first step?
- Evacuate immediately using the nearest exit
- Seal doors and windows with tape and plastic sheeting (Correct answer)
- Open windows to flush out any infiltrating chemicals
- Wait outside for emergency responders to arrive
Correct answer: Seal doors and windows with tape and plastic sheeting
Sealing the building's openings with plastic sheeting and tape significantly reduces the infiltration of airborne chemical hazards.
Question 4: Under HIPAA's emergency exception, protected health information may be disclosed without authorization in which scenario?
- To media covering the emergency event
- To treat the patient or prevent a serious threat to health or safety (Correct answer)
- To family members not involved in the patient's care
- To any government agency requesting information
Correct answer: To treat the patient or prevent a serious threat to health or safety
HIPAA permits PHI disclosure without authorization for treatment purposes or to prevent a serious and imminent threat to the patient or public.
Question 5: In a building fire, why should occupants feel a closed door before opening it during evacuation?
- To check if the door is locked
- To detect heat, which signals fire or hot gases on the other side (Correct answer)
- To wake up any sleeping occupants in the next room
- To determine if the door is made of fire-rated material
Correct answer: To detect heat, which signals fire or hot gases on the other side
A hot door indicates fire or superheated gases beyond it; opening it could cause a flashover and engulf the occupant in flames.
Question 6: Which NIMS component provides the framework for how personnel are organized, trained, and equipped to support incident management?
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- Resource Management
- Communications and Information Management
- Preparedness (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Preparedness
The Preparedness component of NIMS ensures personnel are trained, certified, and equipped before emergencies occur.
Question 7: What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR?
- 15:2
- 30:2 (Correct answer)
- 5:1
- 100:0 (compression-only)
Correct answer: 30:2
The AHA recommends a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR to minimize interruptions to chest compressions.
F80 Emergency Protocols 5
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is classified as the HIGHEST level of protection against chemical hazards (Level A)?